maritza and julio b., chicago, illinois

Bride and Groom: Maritza and Julio, Maritza is Co-Owner of The Bride Society, Designer of the Honeymoon Bag and Stylist for Bride-Style.com | Wedding Date and Location: April 14, 2007, Chicago, IL | Colors: Champagne, Chocolate and Blush | Wedding Day Style: Shabby Chic, Romantic & Timeless | Dress: Vintage Amsale. I scored a deal at Bergdorf Goodman | Florist: Alice, independent florist, Elk Grove Village, IL. Fantastic florals!!! You'l love Alice | Cake: Chocolate Mouse and Apricot Almond Blush Pink Ribbon Cake by The Cake Girls, Chicago. Don't get married without these ladies | Ceremony: Traditional Catholic Mass | Bridal and Honeymoon Essentials: Faux Fur White Shall from H&M; Earrings and Bracelet by Nadri at Nordstroms; The Honeymoon Bag by Beautygram.com - a travel bag the bride designed herself available at www.beautygram.com | Hair and Makeup: BrideStyle, I did my own hair and Milian did my makeup, www.bride-style.com | Wedding Day Fragrance: 24K Gold by Jivago Paris. I also burned Seda France's Japanese Quince in the morning for an overall wedding theme scent | Wedding Day Lip Color: Danse Limited Edition Collection by MAC | Photography: Bella Pictures, Chicago and Nationwide | Video: Perfect Wedding Service, Chicago. Digital Image Productions, Chicago, also provided a montage video for celebrations leading up to the big day, www.filmdigitalimage.com | Wedding Coordinator (Day-Of): Geralyn of Red Carpet Events, www.redcarpeteventsonline.com. I would recommend Geralyn to all brides | Wedding Song: I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You by Savage Garden | Transporation: We opted for a romantic and private Vintage Rolls Royce from London Limos, Chicago, for the bride and groom | Rings: Rogers and Hollands, Old Orchard, Skokie, IL | Honeymoon: The One and Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico | What made my wedding special: Everyone I love was there! The day was filled with love, laughter, family and friends. My mom walked me down the isle! I got to make a family trip to NYC to get my dress - that was ultra special and memorable.